speakrdude
Well-Known Member
- Feb 21, 2009
- 1,214
- Boat Info
- 2002 Sea Ray 340 DA
Raymarine C80 Tri Data
- Engines
- twin 6.2 MX MPI
I'm sure quite a few have tackled this before.
I am replacing/reinstalling the 20x20 hatch in this 88 300 Weekender. There were areas of wet wood and rot in the core on the sides and lower section of the opening where it has been leaking over the years. With a drill, a screw driver, and a shop vac, I was able to remove all of the damaged areas down to good solid wood.
My question is, other than the obvious answer of cutting new pieces of plywood and coating all in a good thickened epoxy resin, is there a better way to fill the voids, especially the "uphill" areas where I wouldn't be able to get resign to flow on its own? For example, can this acomplished with a good expanding foam of some kind and then new wood around the openng?
Just looking for some suggestions. Sometimes I overlook the obvious, you know, like the forrest and the trees.
Thanks
I am replacing/reinstalling the 20x20 hatch in this 88 300 Weekender. There were areas of wet wood and rot in the core on the sides and lower section of the opening where it has been leaking over the years. With a drill, a screw driver, and a shop vac, I was able to remove all of the damaged areas down to good solid wood.
My question is, other than the obvious answer of cutting new pieces of plywood and coating all in a good thickened epoxy resin, is there a better way to fill the voids, especially the "uphill" areas where I wouldn't be able to get resign to flow on its own? For example, can this acomplished with a good expanding foam of some kind and then new wood around the openng?
Just looking for some suggestions. Sometimes I overlook the obvious, you know, like the forrest and the trees.
Thanks